Full name : Lonwabo Lopsy Tsotsobe
Born : March 7, 1984, Port Elizabeth
Current age : 25 years
Major teams : South Africa, Eastern Province, Sussex 2nd XI, Warriors
Batting style : Right-hand bat
Bowling style : Left-arm fast-medium
Profile
A tall medium-pace swing bowler, Tsotsobe is a promising left-armer. He made an immediate impression in his first season for Eastern Province, taking 16 wickets at 17.75 in the 2004-05 season. However, it wasn't until he moved to Warriors in 2006-07 that his obvious ability bore fruition. Three five-wicket hauls and his first ten-for in a match were followed by 49 wickets at 23.59 the next year. There were concerns, however, that his fitness and stamina would prevent international recognition, and in addition his pace; a medium-pacer, he is certainly not in the Brett Shultz league. Nevertheless, another encouraging start to his 2008-09 season (28 wickets in six matches) earned him a call-up to South Africa's squad to tour Australia. He impressed in his debut ODI, taking 4 for 50 and that was good enough to earn him a central contract.
